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Opponents averaged just 92.29 yards per game rushing against FSU in 2013, which ranks third best in the country. Opposing running backs averaged just 2.75 yards per carry. The defensive line was a big reason for that. Against the pass FSU's defensive linemen racked up 33 of FSU's 36 sacks. Only 13 teams in the country had more sacks than FSU. On the edge Carradine made sure that FSU didn't loss production when it lost Brandon Jenkins for the year in the first game.

No segment loses more than the defensive line in 2013 with Bjoern Werner, Brandon Jenkins, Tank Carradine, Everett Dawkins and Amp McCloud all gone. The good news is the cupboard isn't exactly bare. Mario Edwards Jr. got his feet wet last year and came on strong at the end of the year. Chris Casher and Giorgio Newberry will be in line for playing time on the other side. Early enrollee and Under Armour All-American Demarcus Walker will push for time, as will JUCO signee Desmond Hollin. In the middle Timmy Jernigan returns and Demonte McAllister had a big year last season with 35 tackles and 3.5 sacks. Jacobbi McDaniel, Eddie Goldman, Niles Lawrence-Stample and Justin Shanks will proved plenty of depth at the defensive tackle spot. The move back to defensive end seems like a natural one for Dan Hicks who will also help fill the void of the NFL-bound veterans.